Research in public opinion and political psychology suggests that while individuals can hold relatively stable core beliefs, their opinions on specific policy issues can change over time due to new information, discussions, and changing societal norms. This indicates that changes in opinion on policy issues can occur fairly routinely, not just in response to major events.

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The Average Person

Question 31

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The average person

A) rarely changes her or his opinion on a policy issue.
B) only changes her or his opinion on a policy issue when a major event happens.
C) changes her or his opinion on a policy issue fairly routinely.
D) is very indecisive when it comes to views on public policy issues.

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